Phoenix Freewill Baptist Church on Buck Mountain will host its monthly gospel singing at 6 p.m. Saturday. Refreshments will be served after the singing. Everyone is welcome.

Free movie night Saturday

Second Baptist Church in Russellville will show the movie “Courageous” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 1100 N. Frankfort Ave. Free childcare will be available. Popcorn and desserts will be served. Everyone is welcome.

All Saints’ to host seed swap

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will host its second seed swap from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Spring seed swaps are a project of the University of Central Arkansas Sociology Department’s Conserving Arkansas’ Agriculture Heritage. There is no cost.

For more information, call Carolyn McLellan at 968-6286 or Suzanne Hodges at 967-4547.

‘Food on the Mount’ Saturday

Mount George Church of Christ will host “Food on the Mount” again beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Groceries will be given to those in need until supplies are exhausted.

Marriage emphasis class

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, located at 800 E. 16th St. in Russellville, will continue to host a special eight-week marriage emphasis that began Sunday. In the 11 a.m. worship service, the theme will be “the spirit-filled marriage.” In the 5 p.m. night study, the “love and respect” video series by Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs will be shown. The public is invited to this special emphasis on the family.

For more information, call the church office at 968-6626.

Marriage journey retreat

Marriage is a journey with valleys and mountaintop experiences. Many couples struggle with navigating their relationship through life experiences. Come and join us at First Baptist Church in Russellville on March 9 from 6-9:15 p.m. and March 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ben Phillips, family ministry team leader with the Arkansas State Convention, will lead the retreat and cover several topics, including personalities, romance, conflict, communication and goals.

There is an early bird registration fee of $20 per couple if paid by Sunday. Afterwards, the fee will be $30 per couple. The registration fee covers the cost of the Friday meal, all conference materials and refreshment breaks.

Register online at the First Baptist Church website, www.fbcruss.org. For more information, contact Cynthia at 968-1316, ext. 222 or email cynthia@fbcruss.org.

New Heart to offer ministry through music

South New Hope Assembly of God Church will host an event at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, located on Howell Road off of State Highway 247. Entertainment will include the New Heart gospel bluegrass band. Band members include Janine Dodd, Terence Moore, Jeremiah Dodd and Danny Reed. A love offering will be taken for the band. Everyone is invited.

Rehoboth AOG revival Sunday

The Rehoboth Assembly of God will host a revival with Evangelist Sam and Bobbye Austin of Lift Jesus Higher Ministry beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the church, located at Buttermilk and Tate Cemetery roads near Appleton. Pastor Phillip Collie invites everyone. For more information, call 264-7276 or 747-1521.

Making marriage stronger course

Come laugh, cry and grow with us as we strive to help troubled marriages become strong and strong marriages become better. This 13-week course began Feb. 8 and consists of a 30-minute video presentation by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, internationally-known developer of the “Love and Respect” marriage enrichment seminar, followed by a 15-minute discussion period led by Steve Reeves. The video course is offered free of charge. No offering of any type will be taken. Those who desire to purchase a student workbook may do so for a one-time fee of $7 to cover material cost. The course will be offered at the Dardanelle Church of Christ, 209 Union St., Dardanelle, on Wednesday nights in the fellowship hall. For more information or transportation, call (479) 229-3395.

Annual bean luncheon Thursday

First Presbyterian Church in Dardanelle will host its annual bean luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, located at Second and Quay streets in Dardanelle. The menu includes beans, ham, cornbread, slaw, dessert and a drink. Carry-outs available. The cost is $5. For more information, call the church at (479) 229-3394. Also, a giveaway for a Raggedy Ann and Andy doll will be conducted for $1 per ticket. All proceeds will benefit the projects for the women of the church.

Precept Bible Study

Precept Bible Study class meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays in Room W-208 at First Baptist Church (FBC), Second Street and El Paso Avenue in Russellville. Participants may choose which time to attend. A nursery will be provided for preschool children on Thursday mornings only by contacting FBC at 968-1316 to arrange ahead of time if participants are bringing children. Books may be picked up in the lobby at FBC for $20, which is not to be paid until class time. For more information, call Wanda Carter at 968-4654 or Sue Pate at 968-4842.

‘A Journey Retreat’ on March 24

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will host “A Journey Retreat” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 24 at the church, located at 501 S. Phoenix Ave. in Russellville. The one-day retreat with Bishop Larry Maze will focus on the importance of making the inner journey and discovering our own inner mystic and inner wisdom. Register by March 19 online at www.allsaintsrussellville.org or call 968-3622 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. A donation of $25 is requested for each adult and $10 for students and clergy. Free childcare for preschoolers and early elementary children will be available if requested in advance. For more information, call the church at 968-3622 or Carolyn McLellan at 968-6286.